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4.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 11.57×7.71mm, Light Yellowish Green) vs 4.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 12.86×8.57mm, Green)


Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 4.5ct Emerald (12.86×8.57mm, cabochon cut) appears 24% larger than 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (11.57×7.71mm, cabochon cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.

4.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut)
vs
4.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut)
light yellowish green
 
green
11.57×7.71 mm 12.86×8.57 mm
actual size
Actual size of 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 11.57×7.71mm, Light Yellowish Green color)   Actual size of 4.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 12.86×8.57mm, Green color)
 
Actual size is set for screen
Ring: Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
Left finger image
Ring on left finger
Light Yellowish Green 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (cabochon cut, 11.57×7.71mm) on a left ring and finger
64 mm
Right finger image
Ring on a right finger
Green 4.5ct Emerald (cabochon cut, 12.86×8.57mm) on a right ring and finger
Your settings
Ring
Gold
Skin tone
Light
Ring diameter
16.9 mm
Ring width
3.0 mm
Finger length
64 mm
Finger coverage
46% vs 51%
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Actual sizes of 4.5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (11.57×7.71mm, Light Yellowish Green) and 4.5ct Emerald Cabochon (12.86×8.57mm, Green) as they would appear on a ring and finger. Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.

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Face-up Size

All things being equal, Chrysoberyl will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity (3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on the proportions of the cut.

Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.


4.5 Ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon) 4.5 Ct Emerald (Cabochon)
11.57×7.71 mm vs 12.86×8.57 mm
73.15 mm²   90.37 mm²
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Emerald (12.86×8.57mm, cabochon cut)
Face-up size outline for 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (11.57×7.71mm, cabochon cut)
4.5ct Chrysoberyl Cabochon (11.57×7.71mm)
4.5ct Emerald Cabochon (12.86×8.57mm)
Difference: 24% (17.22 mm²)
4.5ct Emerald (Cabochon, 12.86×8.57mm) has approx. 24% more face-up area than 4.5ct Chrysoberyl (Cabochon, 11.57×7.71mm).


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